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N8085U

Not registered

N-number · 1 earlier aircraft

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Registered now: No
Earlier aircraft: 1
Last cancelled: May 17, 2006

From the FAA registry file of October 29, 2026. The mark may be reserved or free to assign.

Aircraft that carried N8085U · 1

The FAA can assign a mark to another aircraft once a registration is cancelled. No aircraft carries N8085U now.

2006Douglas DC-8-71F · S/N 45975Cancelled May 17, 2006 · Built 1968 · Aeroturbine Inc, Miami, FL

NTSB investigations on N8085U · 1

Of this N-number, whichever aircraft carried it.

NTSB CHI83IA162Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-8-71 · Minneapolis, MNWhile in curise flight a tire on theleft main landing gear blew out. On landing roll a fire erupted in the area of the left main landing gear, which was extinguished by airport crash rescue personal.Apr 11, 1983 · Minor damage

FAA incident reports on N8085U · 5

Filed on this N-number, whichever aircraft carried it. Each report names the aircraft it was matched to.

Incident 19860125004099IDoug DC871 · Omaha, NEReturned with no indication of gear up after takeoff. Ferried gear down to investigate problem.Jan 25, 1986 Incident 19840606032069IDoug DC861 · Las Vegas, NVLost oil quantity and pressure at cruise altitude. Engine shut down. Loss of oil undetermined.Jun 6, 1984 · Minor damage Incident 19830410028879IDoug DC861 · Minneapolis, MNTire exploded at cruise altitude. Tire caught on fire during landing. Previous aborted takeoff a possible factor.Apr 10, 1983 · Minor damage Incident 19811112080389IDoug DC861 · Philadelphia, PAReturned to airport when number 4 engine fire warning came on. Found bleed air valve open and starter destroyed.Nov 12, 1981 · Minor damage Incident 19800625048899IDoug DC861 · Greensboro, NCPilot made hard landing and bounced once. Weather at minimums.Jun 25, 1980 · Minor damage